Voice! 8 2012

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Submissions due 6/22/2012

What is Voice!?

Voice! is a juried art exhibition of work celebrating the creative voices of artists with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities from across New York State. Now in its eighth year, the exhibit, which is sponsored by The Arc Otsego, has featured the work of well over 200 artists and has awarded over $6,000 in prize money. Last year’s exhibit, held at SUNY College of Oneonta’s Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, brought several new changes including an increase in total prize money and a partnership with The Oneonta Garden Club to use artwork from Voice! as the inspiration for the exhibit, Art in Bloom. And as always, Voice! showcased the works of scores of artists from all across New York State. Most importantly, Voice! never fails to joyfully, exuberantly and thoughtfully remind us of the power of art to transcend disability and stereotypes to reveal our common ground and celebrate our unique abilities.

What is New for 2012?

Due to construction at the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, the 2012 Voice! exhibit will take place in August rather than July. Construction will be completed in early August and the Voice exhibit will open on August 17. The submission date for this year is June 22.

What Prizes are Awarded?

First Prize $300
Second prize $250
Third Prize $200
Fourth Prize $150
Honorable Mention $100
Curator’s Award $50
Juror’s Award (2) $50 Spirit Award (2) $50
People’s Choice $50

How Does the Application Process Work?

The completed application form, along with a labeled picture of the work on a CD, slide or good quality photo, must be received no later than Friday, 6/22/2012.  Please do not send the original work.  The label must include the artist’s name, title of the work, size of the piece and medium type.  Please note that the application form includes authorization for the use of the artist’s first and last name, photo, bio and image of the work.  The Arc Otsego reserves the right to use this information for educational and publicity purposes.  Regrettably, we can only consider submissions for which we have a signed authorization for all required information.

Submissions must be limited to no more than eight pieces/program and no more than two pieces/artist. There are no size restrictions on the size of the work.

Work submitted must be original artwork and have been completed within the past three years.

An application fee of $10.00/artist is due with the registration form. Please make the check payable to The Arc Otsego. Should an artist wish to submit a second work, the application fee is $5.00 for the additional piece. Entry fees are non-refundable. Application forms are available on the agency website at www.arcotsego.org.

Mail the completed application form to:
Lynne Sessions, Director, Community Relations
The Arc Otsego
PO Box 490, Oneonta, NY 13820
or for more information:
Phone: 607-433-8428
Fax: 607-433-8430
Email: sessionsl@arcotsego.org

Applicants will be notified of acceptance by email by Friday, 6/29. An acceptance packet will be mailed out that will include the works for sale form, a request for a bio and additional information about the opening reception. This information will also be available at arcotsego.org.

Who May Submit Work?

Voice! is open to any individual living in New York State who is 18 years of age or older and has an intellectual and/or other developmental disability.

What Type of Work Can be Submitted?

Submitted work must be original work, completed by an individual within the past three years, including fine craft, painting, photography, sculpture, graphics (i.e., drawing, printmaking) or mixed media.

For Works Accepted for the Exhibit

Artwork should be dropped off at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy St., Oneonta, NY  between Monday, 8/6 and Friday, 8/10 by 4 pm. All mailed artwork must be received at The Arc Otsego no later than Friday, 8/10 by 4 pm.  2-D artwork must be framed and/or appropriately mounted and ready to hang.

Artist bios are due Friday, 8/10.  Please email bios to sessionsl@arcotsego.org or fax bios to 607-433-8430.

2-D artwork must be framed and/or appropriately mounted and ready to hang.

Prize winners will be announced at the opening reception, August 17, 5-7 pm.  A post opening, public dance will be held from 7:30-9:30 pm. All artists and their guests are invited to attend the opening and the dance. Admission to the dance for artists and their guests is free.

The exhibit will run through Saturday, 8/25.  Artwork may be picked up at The Martin-Mullen Art Gallery on Saturday, 8/25 from 1-2 pm; then at The Arc Otsego on Monday, 8/27 from 12 –4 pm and Tuesday, 8/28 from 8 am—4 pm. All other artwork will be returned by mail 8/29-8/31.  Mailed items will be professionally wrapped/packaged and returned by mail.  If possible (subject to funding) The Arc Otsego will cover a portion of the expense of returning artwork.

Artists have the option of selling their work. The gallery will not take a percentage. Works for sale forms will be sent with the acceptance letter.

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